Journal Articles
Safarani, WA, Hajirasouliha, I,
Mojtabaei, SM, Tondolo, F (2026)
Cyclic Performance of Innovative Stiffener-Free Cold-Formed Steel Moment-Resisting Connections with Folded Flange Sections,
Buildings, 16(19), p.3847, ISSN: 2075-5309. DOI:
10.3390/buildings16193847.
Hosseinnia, A,
Mojtabaei, SM, Shaheen, M, Jesus, A, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Data‐driven moment‐rotation formulation of slender cold‐formed steel beams subjected to local buckling,
Ce/Papers, 9(2-3), pp.2199-2204, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70308.
Shakeel, S, Benzo, PG,
Mojtabaei, SM, Davison, B, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Innovative side‐framed lightweight steel system: experimental and analytical study,
Ce/Papers, 9(2-3), pp.2318-2323, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70711.
Becque, J,
Mojtabaei, SM, Zhang, Z, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Design aspects of cold‐formed steel portal frame connections,
Ce/Papers, 9(2-3), pp.2205-2210, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70406.
Cosut, M,
Mojtabaei, SM, Shakeel, S, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Machine Learning‐Based Prediction of Structural Behaviour of Optimised Cold‐Formed Steel Elements,
Ce/Papers, 9(2-3), pp.589-594, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70428.
Mojtabaei, M, Becque, J, Yilmaz, F, Dar, MA, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Experimental investigation of the behaviour and capacity of eaves connections in cold-formed steel portal frames,
Thin-Walled Structures, 231, 115476, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2026.115476.
Hosseinnia, A,
Mojtabaei, SM, Shaheen, M, Jesus, A, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Performance-based assessment and prediction of flexural response in locally buckled CFS beams,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 246(2026), 110572, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2026.110572.
Hasanali, M, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Strength prediction of cold-formed steel beam-column channels: data-driven versus prescriptive methods,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 241, 110295, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2026.110295.
Moavi, M, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I (2026)
Multi-level performance-based optimisation of steel moment-resisting frames equipped with rotational friction dampers,
Structures, 89, 112100, ISSN: 2352-0124. DOI:
10.1016/j.istruc.2026.112100.
Hasanali, M, Mojtabaei, M, Clifton, GC, Lim, JBP, Hajirasoulihah, I (2026)
Cold-formed steel columns with restrained distortional warping: Behaviour, capacity and design,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 243, 110363, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2026.110363.
Shakeel, S,
Mojtabaei, SM, Davison, B, Hajirasouliha, I (2025)
Analytical Investigation of a Novel Joist‐to‐Stud Web Connection in Light Steel Framed Buildings,
Ce/Papers, 8(6), pp.947-952, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70187.
Cosut, M,
Mojtabaei, SM, Shakeel, S, Hajirasouliha, I (2025)
Seismic Performance Assessment of CFS Strap‐Braced Walls Using Optimised Sections,
Ce/Papers, 8(6), pp.1145-1150, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.70206.
Ike, V, Jesus, A, Mojtabaei, M (2025)
Experimental investigation of the moisture-dependent behaviour of Norway spruce glulam beams,
Construction and Building Materials, 497, 143807, ISSN: 0950-0618. DOI:
10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.143807.
Jesus, A and Mojtabaei, M (2025)
Spatial compressed sensing for field reconstruction in full-scale structural systems,
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings, pp.1-8, ISSN: 0965-0911. DOI:
10.1680/jstbu.24.00057.
Cosut, M, Shakeel, S, Mojtabaei, M, Papargyriou, I, Hajirasouliha, I (2025)
Performance assessment and design of multi-storey cold-formed steel frames with strap-braced wall panels in seismic regions,
Thin-Walled Structures, 216, 113706, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2025.113706.
Yilmaz, F, Becque, J, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I (2024)
Capacity and behavior of sheathed cold-formed steel stud walls under outward flexural loading,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 151(1), 04024192, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/jsendh.steng-13802.
Simwanda, L, Gatheeshgar, P, Ilunga, FM, Ikotun, BD, Mojtabaei, M, Onyari, EK (2024)
Explainable machine learning models for predicting the ultimate bending capacity of slotted perforated cold-formed steel beams under distortional buckling,
Thin-Walled Structures, 205, Part C, 112587, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2024.112587.
Hasanali, M, Mojtabaei, M, Lim, JBP, Clifton, GC, Hajirasouliha, I (2024)
Optimized interaction equations for more efficient design of CFS channels under combined compression and biaxial bending,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 150(8), 04024088, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/jsendh.steng-13040.
Mojtabaei, M, Khandan, R, Hajirasouliha, I (2024)
Predicting restraining effects in CFS channels: A machine learning approach,
Steel and Composite Structures, 51(4), pp.441-456, ISSN: 1229-9367. DOI:
10.12989/scs.2024.51.4.441.
Yilmaz, F, Becque, J, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I (2023)
Experimental investigation of the behaviour and capacity of sheathed cold-formed steel stud walls under inward flexural loading,
Thin-Walled Structures, 192, 111048, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2023.111048.
Mojtabaei, SM, Becque, J, Khandan, R, Hajirasouliha, I (2023)
Machine learning‐based predictions of buckling behaviour of cold‐formed steel structural elements,
Ce/Papers, 6(3-4), pp.843-847, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.2727.
Mojtabaei, SM, Yilmaz, F, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2023)
Lateral performance of cold‐formed steel OSB‐sheathed stud wall panels,
Ce/Papers, 6(3-4), pp.1965-1971, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.2706.
Powell, E, Mojtabaei, M, Liew, A, Hajirasouliha, I (2023)
Shear strength design of cold-formed steel channel sections with web openings,
Engineering Structures, 291, 116426, ISSN: 0141-0296. DOI:
10.1016/j.engstruct.2023.116426.
Hasanali, M, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Clifton, GC, Lim, JBP (2023)
More accurate design equations for cold-formed steel members subjected to combined axial compressive load and bending,
Thin-Walled Structures, 185, 110588, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2023.110588.
Mojtabaei, M, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I, Khandan, R (2023)
Predicting the buckling behaviour of thin-walled structural elements using machine learning methods,
Thin-Walled Structures, 184, 110518, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2022.110518.
Yilmaz, F, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Becque, J (2022)
Behaviour and performance of OSB-sheathed cold-formed steel stud wall panels under combined vertical and seismic loading,
Thin-Walled Structures, 183, 110419, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2022.110419.
Hasanali, M, Roy, K, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Clifton, GC, Lim, JBP (2022)
A critical review of cold-formed steel seismic resistant systems: recent developments, challenges and future directions,
Thin-Walled Structures, 180, 109953, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2022.109953.
Öztürk, F, Mojtabaei, M, Şentürk, M, Pul, S, Hajirasouliha, I (2022)
Buckling behaviour of cold-formed steel sigma and lipped channel beam–column members,
Thin-Walled Structures, 173, 108963, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2022.108963.
Hasanali, M, Mojtabaei, M, Clifton, GC, Hajirasouliha, I, Torabian, S, Lim, JBP (2022)
Capacity and design of cold-formed steel warping-restrained beam-column elements,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 190, 107139, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2022.107139.
Papargyriou, I, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Becque, J, Pilakoutas, K (2022)
Cold-formed steel beam-to-column bolted connections for seismic applications,
Thin-Walled Structures, 172, 108876, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2021.108876.
Mojtabaei, SM, Hajirasouliha, I, Becque, J (2021)
Optimized Design of Cold‐Formed Steel Elements for Serviceability and Ultimate Limit States,
Ce/Papers, 4(2-4), pp.481-486, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.1319.
Mojtabaei, SM, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2021)
Behaviour and Design of Cold‐Formed Steel Bolted Portal Frame Connections,
Ce/Papers, 4(2-4), pp.432-437, ISSN: 2509-7075. DOI:
10.1002/cepa.1313.
Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Ye, J (2021)
Optimisation of cold-formed steel beams for best seismic performance in bolted moment connections,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 181, 106621, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106621.
Mojtabaei, M, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2021)
Structural size optimization of single and built-up cold-formed steel beam-column members,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 147(4), 04021030, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002987.
Mojtabaei, M, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2021)
Behavior and design of cold-formed steel bolted connections subjected to combined actions,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 147(4), 04021013, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002966.
Parastesh, H, Mojtabaei, M, Taji, H, Hajirasouliha, I, Sabbagh, AB (2020)
Constrained optimization of anti-symmetric cold-formed steel beam-column sections,
Engineering Structures, 228, pp.111452-111452, ISSN: 0141-0296. DOI:
10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111452.
Mojtabaei, M, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2020)
Local buckling in cold-formed steel moment-resisting bolted connections: behavior, capacity, and design,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 146(9), 04020167, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002730.
Phan, DT, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Lau, TL, Lim, JBP (2020)
Design and optimization of cold-formed steel sections in bolted moment connections considering bimoment,
Journal of Structural Engineering, 146(8), 04020153, ISSN: 0733-9445. DOI:
10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002715.
Phan, DT, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Ye, J, Lim, JBP (2019)
Coupled element and structural level optimisation framework for cold-formed steel frames,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 168, 105867, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105867.
Mojtabaei, SM, Ye, J, Hajirasouliha, I (2019)
Development of optimum cold-formed steel beams for serviceability and ultimate limit states using Big Bang-Big Crunch optimisation,
Engineering Structures, 195, pp.172-181, ISSN: 0141-0296. DOI:
10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.05.089.
Ye, J,
Mojtabaei, SM, Hajirasouliha, I (2019)
Seismic performance of cold-formed steel bolted moment connections with bolting friction-slip mechanism,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 156, pp.122-136, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.01.013.
Ye, J, Mojtabaei, M, Hajirasouliha, I, Pilakoutas, K (2019)
Efficient design of cold-formed steel bolted-moment connections for earthquake resistant frames,
Thin-Walled Structures, 150, ISSN: 0263-8231. DOI:
10.1016/j.tws.2018.12.015.
Ye, J,
Mojtabaei, SM, Hajirasouliha, I, Shepherd, P, Pilakoutas, K (2018)
Strength and deflection behaviour of cold-formed steel back-to-back channels,
Engineering Structures, 177, pp.641-654, ISSN: 0141-0296. DOI:
10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.09.064.
Ye, J,
Mojtabaei, SM, Hajirasouliha, I (2018)
Local-flexural interactive buckling of standard and optimised cold-formed steel columns,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 144, pp.106-118, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2018.01.012.
Mojtabaei, SM, Kabir, MZ, Hajirasouliha, I, Kargar, M (2018)
Analytical and experimental study on the seismic performance of cold-formed steel frames,
Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 143, pp.18-31, ISSN: 0143-974X. DOI:
10.1016/j.jcsr.2017.12.013.
Ye, J, Becque, J, Hajirasouliha, I,
Mojtabaei, SM, Lim, JBP (2018)
Development of optimum cold-formed steel sections for maximum energy dissipation in uniaxial bending,
Engineering Structures, 161, pp.55-67, ISSN: 0141-0296. DOI:
10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.01.070.
